Together NJ

Simone Gordon, known as The Black Fairy Godmother on Instagram, has raised more than $150,000 for women in need during the coronavirus pandemic. For years, she’s been helping Black women and women of color across the country, whether they need food, diapers, medicine or a place to stay. Read reporter Amy Kuperinsky’s story: http://nj-ne.ws/R6G8fzb Find more stories of New Jerseyans taking care of each other at nj.com/togethernj . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Once vibrant streets in New Jersey downtowns are looking lonely and sad after the coronavirus forced closures of so many stores. Trenton had an additional struggle: Vandals smashed in store windows after a peaceful protest. But it didn't take long for residents to step up to fix it. See the artwork and meet the artists in journalist Andre Malok's video: https://www.facebook.com/113588031233/videos/2321711411466620 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A 96-year-old Yankees fan, a touching scholarship, a tutoring service, amazing twins and a drive-thru wedding. In this bonus episode of the #TogetherNJ podcast, Libby Cardone picks up our spirits with a few stories of people showing love in big and small ways.

Yankees Fan http://nj-ne.ws/akzP5kD

Scholarship: http://nj-ne.ws/FySqNX3

Tutorting: http://nj-ne.ws/uzwOyLb

Twin Cards: http://nj-ne.ws/qVke2E5

Drive-Thru: http://nj-ne.ws/15whBMC

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A surprise prom, a virtual race, a graduation celebration, two siblings that are doing some good and a mother and daughter serving their community. In this bonus episode of the #TogetherNJ podcast, Libby Cardone picks up our spirits with a few stories of people showing love in big and small ways.

Surprise Prom: http://nj-ne.ws/GhMb7f8

Virtual 5k: http://nj-ne.ws/BclsAMZ

Graduation Banner: http://nj-ne.ws/dJDNIkq

Siblings 5Help: http://nj-ne.ws/qVke2E5

Mother and Daughter: http://nj-ne.ws/PT9uuox

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Puppy love, an amazing photographer, a softball coach that went the extra mile, and more. In this bonus episode of the #TogetherNJ podcast, Libby Cardone picks up our spirits with a few stories of people showing love in big and small ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A 108-year-old jersey girl with a story to tell, a new kind of flower power, delicious snacks for a good cause, a genrous pretzel shop and a diploma delivery. In this bonus episode of the #TogetherNJ podcast, Libby Cardone picks up our spirits with a few stories of people showing love in big and small ways.

108-year-old: http://nj-ne.ws/EOVQ0iZ

Rutgers Garden: http://nj-ne.ws/iMamKVh

Alaska Airlines: http://nj-ne.ws/VMoEOhZ

Pretzel Shop: http://nj-ne.ws/Pq43oPd

Diploma Delivery: http://nj-ne.ws/kspGGSl

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Get Stuffed, a Union County pretzel shop, is selling essentials during the coronavirus crisis, along its wildly popular hot pretzels. Business is so good they’re talking about expanding and have even given raises. Read more here: http://nj-ne.ws/ITifuUw Watch a video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=246739943061637

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A 15-year-old with an amazing cause, a town celebrating graduates in a unique way, a prom that can’t be stopped, a pizza donation and a football donation. In this bonus episode of the #TogetherNJ podcast, Libby Cardone picks up our spirits with a few stories of people showing love in big and small ways.

Funeral Meals: http://nj-ne.ws/YCsUljH

Banner Celebration: http://nj-ne.ws/4spmhX3

Viritual Prom: http://nj-ne.ws/owYMri3

Pizza Donation: http://nj-ne.ws/YDnmNWa

Football Donation: http://nj-ne.ws/akmjxwu

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Restaurants have gotten creative to stay in business, but one neighborhood got even more creative to share the wealth. Read Jeremy Schneider’s story here: http://nj-ne.ws/xm1kZRW

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Puppy storytime, thank you balloons, a super long run an uplifting song and allowance money put to good use. In this bonus episode of the #TogetherNJ podcast, Libby Cardone picks up our spirits with a few stories of people showing love in big and small ways.

Puppy storytime: http://nj-ne.ws/Vkuky6L

Balloon thank you: http://nj-ne.ws/IBoRB11

Charity run: http://nj-ne.ws/adYjyB4

Song: http://nj-ne.ws/zIC8DS1

Ear Guards: http://nj-ne.ws/4EvvvxL

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